“This is an experience not to be missed!! A heavy dose of Funk, Jazz, Latin, and Sexy Lounge Grooves that will get you moving like you never thought you could...”
Band
Dan Marshall - Guitar & Vocals
Elena Riley - Flute & Vocals
Lucy Martin - Violin & Vocals
Lee Hayter - Keys
Nick Terry - Bass Guitar
Luke Bocchetta - Kit
Mr James - Percussion
Web
http://www.myspace.com/monkeypuzzlefunkmusic
http://www.monkeypuzzlemusic.com/
Monkey Puzzle show reel (video)
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=104866387
Gigs
16th & 29th Oct - Royal Exeter Hotel '1812 bar'
5th Nov - The Rose Bowl (Wave 105 Fireworks)
6th/13th Nov - The Winchester in Bournemouth
About Monkey Puzzle
They made out of seven good friends who are musicians and songwriters, all with masses of performing and recording experience all around the UK. Along with life's rollercoaster in general, Monkey Puzzle are inspired by a diverse musical bunch including artists like Maceo Parker, Herbie Hancock, Frank Zappa, Cinematic Orchestra, Fela Kuti, Nu Yorican Soul and Quantic Soul Orchestra.
Formed in January over a winter pint earlier this year, they now have a great following of young Monkeys in the making.. They started off playing free gigs in local bars, but soon progressed to regular shows and events at venues all around the South of the UK, including headlining at the nationally acclaimed
(and somewhat wet) Bournemouth Air Festival!
“We have one simple but effective aim.. To please everyone, a lot! Every time we pack the dance floor full of jumping and smiling people, we know we've done our job properly!”
Super catchy vocal harmonies, energetic rhythms and visual effects are Monkey Puzzle in a nutshell:-
“Its more about the crowd than us, we want everyone to get involved and be a part of the show, all our fans are our band members..!”
